Earl Linderman

Earl Linderman (1931 - ): As a child he would spend countless hours drawing animated characters, forming the foundation of his future as an artist of extraordinary imagination and execution.  By the time he was in high school, Linderman was creating his own art, featuring heroes involved in adventurous dramas.  Things have not changed much for the man who, since the early '70s, has been exciting art aficionados with his series, The True and Incredible Adventures of Doktor Thrill.  Linderman drew sketches of his character, who originally appeared as Captain Evil, a mysterious looking man one might find in novels of intrigue.  These initial works were influenced by German Expressionism.   Today, his creations have achieved a cult status, with collectors and fans often showing up at his openings dressed as their favorite Linderman characters.  Linderman's art is displayed in private collections throughout the world and is included in numerous public collections, such as the Phoenix Art Museum, the Portland Art Museum, the Plains Art Museum, Eckerd College, the William C. Brown Publishing Company, and Valley National Bank, to name just a few.